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Patent GB-190414782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Bobbins, Spools or Filling Carriers for Loom Shuttles.
Filed: 1904-07-01
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 14,782. British Northrop Loom Co., [Northrop Loom Co.]. July 1. Loom bobbins, spools, and cop tubes.-To prevent the metallic rings 3 from becoming loose in the annular grooves f in the head of the filling- carrier due to the shrinkage of the wood, a metal sleeve 1 is spun on to the head and into the counter-bored part 5. To prevent the sleeve from rotating, in the case of abnormal shrinking of the wood, the sleeve is punched, as at 6, with a prickpunch.
Patent GB-190419653-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Extracting Gold from Slimes, Tailings or the like.
Inventor: ELLIS OSWALD WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-12
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 19,653. Ellis, 0. W., and Highton, F. S. Sept. 12. Amalgamating.- An apparatus for the extraction of gold from slimes, tailings, or the like b y amalgamation consists of a tapering revolving cylinder A built up of sections jointed by external flangerings D and lined with detachable copper plates B. The copper plates are secured by rings C, preferably of ash, in sections, the last ring at the delivery end being secured bya ring plate F. Afeedshoot G and deli veryshoot Gl are provided. Bearing- rings N are secured to the cylinder by brackets P and plates Q, and the cylinder is caused to revolve on flanged rollers H by means of rearing L, M.
Patent GB-190427361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Carburettors for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: MARE FREDERIC DE
Filed: 1904-12-15
Granted: 1905-08-10
Abstract: 27,361. Mare, F. de. Dec. 15. Gas or explosive-vapour engines, carburetting i n. Fig. 5 shows a carburetter in which liquid fuel fed to the lower part of the chamber 1 is carried past the air inlet 20, controlled by an iris valve 21, by a continuous and revolving band 14 of wire gauze. The band passes around arms 13 having projecting teeth which engage the band, the upper drum receiving motion from the motor. The liquid, carried forward by the band, is projected into the mixing-chamber 25 by a current of air issuing from the inlet 20. An auxiliary air inlet is formed between the mixing- chamber and the adjustable hand-operated conical sleeve shown in Fig. 5. Fig. 16 shows a modification in which the revolving belt is replaced by a pair of stationary plates, having small conical projections, arranged in the centre of the carburetter, and around which the fuel circulates, forming a sheet of liquid through which air is projected from the inlet 95 by a centrifugal fan. The liquid is fed to the conical projections from inlets (not shown) in the plate 44, through passages formed in the distance-piece 54, and the copper or silver plate 55. An auxiliary air inlet is formed around the conical mixing-chamber 47, the air supply entering the chamber 101 through ports controlled by the cylindrical valve 102, and passages 110, 49, 97 and 109,48,96 from the main air-supply inlet 95. The air supply is heated by passing in contact with the air - outlet passages of the centrifugal fan. An iris diaphragm is placed at 21 to regulate the main air supply. To view the working of the carburetter, a glass tube may be connected to the outlet and form a part ot the supply passage to the engine. In a slight modification of the apparatus, shown in Fig. 16, the auxiliary air supply is regulated by an adjustable cone similar to that described in connection with Fig. 5. The copper or other metal plate 55, Fig. 16, is formed by stamping, the second or upper plate being used as a die. Or, if preferred, the plate may be formed by electrodeposition.
Patent GB-190427449-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Electrostatic Separation.
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1904-12-16
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 27,449. Fairweather, W., [Huff, C. H.]. Dec. 16. Separating ores &c.-In a machine for separating or concentrating the ingredients of metalliferous ores or other mixtures by means of electrostatic influence, there is applied to the electrodes a rapidly alternating potential, characterized by the intermission of relatively long periods of feeble or no excitation. By this means, the material under treatment is subjected to a series of brief and emphatic charges, the result being that particles of different conductivities are separated. One electrode E, Fig. 3, having a conducting-surface is mounted to rotate as shown. The other electrode E<1> is of much smaller diameter, and preferably consists of a copper wire enclosed in a shellac-coated glass-tube E<2>; it is mounted at each end upon blocks which may be adjusted in slots e<5> formed in adjustable arms E<3> so that the relative positions of the electrodes may be regulated. Between the electrodes is adjustably mounted a divider D of glass, hard rubber, or other insulating-material. Above the electrode E is a hopper H provided with an adjustable longitudinal slot H<1> in the bottom, and also a sliding bar A with agitating paddles A<1>, Particles of greater conductivity falling on to the surface of the rotary electrode are repelled, and pass, in their trajectory M', over the divider into the neighbourhood of the electrode E', and fall into a receptacle R. The particles of lesser conductivity are repelled in an inferior trajectory M<2>, strike against the divider, and fall into a receptacle R'. Any particles remaining in contact with the electrode E are removed by a rotary brush C, and may be collected in a separate receptacle. The alternating potential may be obtained by means of a dynamo 1, Fig. 6, the electrodes E, E<1> being connected to the terminals of the secondary of a step-up transformer 2. A resistance 3 is put in one of the branches of the transformer circuit in order to damp oscillatory effects. In parallel with the electrodes is a condenser 5 and a non-inductive resistance 6, and a spark gap 4 is set to break at a desired potential. When the spark gap breaks, the electrodes are instantly charged, but, being shunted by the resistance 6, are rapidly reduced to zero potential. By this means, a relatively long period of no excitation is obtained. If it is desirable that the respective potentials at the electrodes should be of one sign only, a suitable rectifier may be included in the circuit.
Patent GB-190504085-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Variable Speed Gear.
Inventor: SMITH MAXWELL MABERLY
Filed: 1905-02-27
Granted: 1906-04-27
Abstract: 4085. Smith, M. M., and Constable, A. H. Feb. 27. Motor road vehicles, variable-speed and reversing epicyclic friction gearing for. A driving-disk A, mounted with a pulley &c. A<2> on a sleeve A<1>, touches a series of disks C which are provided with centre pins C<1> passing through bearing-plates E<2> and conical carriers E. To effect a uniform distribution of driving pressure, the carriers E are arranged alternately in groups of three which are pressed inwards by inclines on separate rings F, F<1>, drawn together by independent sets of bolts F'. Fingers G<1> project between the carriers E from a spider G, which may be coupled to the driven-shaft B by a clutch member B', attached by a sleeve B<3> to a collar B<4>. A disk D, mounted loosely outside the member B<2>, may be locked against rotation by means of a non-rotating clutch member H sliding on the sleeve B<3>. For driving ahead, the disks C roll round on the periphery of the locked disk D, carrying round the spider G and shaft B. The speed ratio is diminished as the planet cage is moved to the left by turning a screwed sleeve K relatively to a nut J' connected by links J<1> to a ring J. In the stop position, the disk D is in the plane of the pins C'. To effect reversal, the clutch member H is moved to the left by means of a collar H'. The disk D is first released ; then the collar B<4> becoming engaged causes the member B<2> to release the spider G and to clutch the disk D to the shaft B. The sleeve H then engages a clutch member F<4>, effecting the locking of the planet cage against rotation. The disk D and shaft B are driven reversely at a speed that may be varied by traversing the planet cage longitudinally. A non-reversible arrangement, suitable for a motorcycle &c., is shown in Fig. 4. The disks A, D, which cannot move relatively to one another axially, are traversed together under the disks C by means of cams O and a cam shaft O<1>. A driven sprocket N is connected directly to the planet cage.
Patent GB-190507052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mail-chutes
Inventor: ANDERSON FRANK ERNEST
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1905-06-15
Abstract: 7052. Anderson, F. E. April 4. Shoots.-Relates to shoots by which mail matter is conveyed from the upper to the lower floors or landings of a building. The shoot is constructed of front and rear metal lengths 1, 16 with overlapping sides, enclosing lengths 4 of plateglass. This glass is secured to the metal front portion by inset screws, and is bevelled at its upper ends. The metal front 1 is cut away to any design of connecting-strips 3, and extends below the glass 4 at the joint and over the bevelled edge of the next length. At these joints, a band 8 secured to the wall encloses the whole. The receiving-apertures 6 are formed in a metal casting which has upper and lower extensions 10, 11, ears 12 forming enclosing-bands, and guide-plates 21. At each aperture the shoot is enlarged, but the increase of area towards the bottom is partly counteracted by the inclination of the front walls ; the sectional area is, however, allowed to increase slightly. The exposed metal surfaces in the interior are provided with a glazed or porcelain surface. The disposition of the parts is such as to allow slight relative movement.
Patent GB-190510913-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Water-gauges
Inventor: BAKER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-05-25
Granted: 1906-05-03
Abstract: 10,913. Baker, W. H. May 25. Gauge - glasses.- The body o f a gauge, and its boiler connexions and three-way cock seatings at the top and bottom, are cast all in one piece. A by-pass e' which is provided for blowing-off is formed as shown so that the cock handle may be normally vertical, as in ordinary gauges.
Patent GB-190512024-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electrical Switch.
Inventor: PENROSE ANDREW WYBRANT
Filed: 1905-06-08
Granted: 1906-03-08
Abstract: 12,024. Penrose, A. W. June 8. Switches automatically operated by a passing body, such as a lift, to limit its travel, comprise a tubular receptacle containing mercury into which dip contacts, the receptacle being mounted upon an arm which is operated by the movement of the lift so as to tip the mercury clear of the contacts and break the circuit of the current which operates the lift. Two such switches are employed, one at the top and one at the bottom of the lift well. Each comprises a lever A capable of rocking about the hollow pin B. Insulated from the rocking lever is attached an insulating-board M, provided with terminals K, L and serving to hold by means of straps N the tubular glass receptacle 0, through which pass, hermetically sealed to the glass walls, conductors P, Q dipping into the mercury U, which is covered by a layer V of insulating-liquid, such as creosote, to prevent oxidation of the mercury. The main leads are introduced through the hollow pin B, and are connected to the mercury-immersed contacts. In the upper switch the lever A is provided with two arms I, J, the first of which is weighted at its extremity so that the recesses in the upper edge of the lever D are engaged securely by the spring-pulled lever carrying the pin C. In the lower switch the rocking lever is weighted at X remote from the projecting arms R, S. As the lift rises, the current passes through the mercury in the top switch, so that, when the cage reaches the end of its travel, the arm I is engaged, the switch rocked, and the circuit broken. By reversing the starting-switch in the cage, the current is caused to flow through the bottom switch to move the cage downwards. First the arm J is struck, bringing the upper tube into its normal position, and, finally, the arm S is struck, breaking the circuit again. The mercury receptacle may be surrounded by plaster of paris, secured in a fibre tube &c., and the current may be brought in through metallic caps on the ends of the tubes.
Patent GB-190514707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Syphons applicable for use with Flushing Apparatus and for Automatically Discharging a vessel when a Predetermined Quantity of Liquid has passed into it.
Inventor: MOORE WILLIAM ALEXANDER
Filed: 1905-07-17
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 14,707. Moore, W. A. July 17. Siphons for flushing and like cisterns. The bell is formed with an annular space f, Fig. 1, which acts as a float to raise the bell as the cistern fills. At a certain level, the cover E meets a stop H and the ascent is checked, whereupon water flows into the space f and causes the bell to sink. The bell carries a sleeve B<1>, which works telescopically on the pipe B, so that, on the descent, water flows into the pipe and starts siphonic action. A siphon G is provided to empty the float during the discharge. In Fig. 3 is shown a modification, in which the action is started by the descent of the bell into a well a, thereby forcing water into the pipe B.
Patent GB-190523560-A (GB)
Title: Improved Tap-hole Plug Worked with a Steel Spring Arm
Inventor: MACKENZIE JOHN ROSS
Filed: 1905-11-16
Granted: 1906-04-12
Abstract: 23,560. Mackenzie, J. R. Nov. 16. Bungs, external. Air is excluded from empty casks by the use of external valves or bungs E which have plugs to enter the tap or other holes and rubber washers to close on the outside of the cask. The valve is carried by a spring arm A, which is centred on a plate B secured to the cask, as shown. When the taphole is to be used, the valve is lifted from its seat and passed into a dummy hole H.
Patent GB-190526300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Heel Plates for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: SALMON JOSEPH HENRY
Filed: 1905-12-18
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 26,300. Salmon, J. H. Dec. 18. Heel protectors.-To prevent the embedded metal disk A of a revoluble heel pad from working loose, its edge is cut away at one or more points a', to form a series of recesses as shown. The disk may be provided with the usual perforations a<3>.
Patent GB-190601092-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Apparatus or Means to be Applied to the Wheels of Motor Road Vehicles for Preventing the Skidding thereof.
Inventor: BREWER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-01-15
Granted: 1906-05-31
Abstract: 1092. Brewer, W. Jan. 15. Slipping, preventing, attachments to wheels for.-A supplementary wheel having a helical spring tyre is arranged at the side of one of the wheels of a motor road vehicle and is expanded by suitable mechanism to grip the road when side-slip takes place. The rim is in segments a pivoted to inclined spokes d, which pass through slots c<2> cut in a backwardly-bent flange of a boss c mounted on the axle B. The inner ends of the spokes are hinged to a sleeve e, which may be moved along the boss by a clutch fork f operated from a rod m through a bent lever h and a link g. When the sleeve is moved towards the wheel, the supplementary rim is expanded against the action of the spring tyre b seated in a groove in the same. In the Provisional Specification, an arrangement for expanding the supplementary rim is described, comprising camplates engaging with grooved blocks secured to the inner ends of the spokes.
Patent GB-190607097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Supporting Bicycles.
Inventor: DAVIS WILLIAM SANSOME
Filed: 1906-03-24
Granted: 1906-12-20
Abstract: 7097. Davis, W. S. March 24. Suspending-appliances.-An arm a hinged to a bracket c carries a cross-bar d, from which are suspended hooks g, g<1> for engaging the machine. The arm is maintained horizontal, when in use, by a flange or ledge upon the bracket ; or, as shown, the forked ends a<1> of the arm may have flats a<2> to form a butt joint; or other means may be employed. The arm may be retained in its turned-up out-of-use position by a spring, or, as is mentioned in the Provisional Specification, by a stiff joint.
Patent GB-190607375-A (GB)
Title: Thermo-chemical Generator of Electricity.
Inventor: BASSET LUCIEN-PAUL
Filed: 1906-03-27
Granted: 1906-06-21
Abstract: 7375. Basset, L.-P. March 27, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Regenerative batteries.-Two batteries L, R, in series, are employed, and in one, L, an electric current is generated by the dissolution of a metal, such as copper, from electrodes 7, in a suitable electrolyte, such as a mixture of sulphuric acid and bromine supplied from tanks 19,13. The other battery, R, is traversed by this current and by the exhausted electrolyte which contains a metallic salt, for example, copper sulphate, in solution. The liquid passes to the battery R by way of a vessel 17, in which it is charged with a reducing-agent, such as sulphurous acid. The copper is deposited by electrolytic action upon cathodes 8, the exhausted liquid being returned to the tank 19 by way of a tank 11 and a heater 18. In the latter, sulphurous acid and bromine are driven off, and are returned to the parts 17, 13 respectively. When there is a sudden fall of electromotive force in the battery L, the liquid supply from the tanks 19, 13 is reversed so as to pass from the battery R to the battery L, the former then generating current, and the latter being regenerated. It is stated that the battery may drive a motor for working the circulating- pump 12, and that the starting of the motor and the reversal of direction of the liquid flow may be effected by means of a float and the varying liquidlevel in the tank 11. Other reducing-agents, such as phosphorous acid, may be used, and instead of copper other metals readily deposited electrolytically may be employed.
Patent GB-190609496-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spinning Top with Variable Colours.
Inventor: BONNE CHRISTEN RIIS
Filed: 1906-04-23
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 9496. Bonne, C. R. April 23. Tops ; colour-effect toys.-Relates to spinning-tops having one or more loose disks for producing colour effects. The disk e, Fig. 2, which is covered with a number of colours in the known manner, is provided with a central pin'which fits into a hole d, Fig. 1, arranged eccentrically in the top a. The latter has a serrated or recessed rim b, slightly larger in diameter than the disk e, and is spun by means of the wire whip f, Fig. 3, or by a rod. The top consists preferably of a round disk which revolves on a pin c. If desired, the disk e may be perforated to fit over a pin projecting from the top, which may also be constructed to spin like a roulette.
Patent GB-190613445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spinning Frames
Inventor: BROADBENT HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-06-12
Granted: 1907-05-09
Abstract: 13,445. Broadbent, H. W. June 12. Rollers and roller heads. - The change-wheels operating the front, back, and' carrier rollers of worsted spinning and roving frames are mounted on slotted swing brackets all at one end of the frame to facilitate adjustment, and to obviate the torsion in the shafts due to driving from opposite ends. The front roller 2, driven in the ordinary manner, drives the back roller 10 through gearing, of which the wheels 4, 8 are adjustably secured on a common axis to the swing bracket 6. The back and front carrier rollers are driven from the back roller by similar gearing, of which the wheels 19, 12 are carried in swing brackets 20, 14, respectively, while the middle carrier 27 is driven from the back carrier through a wheel 23 secured to a swing bracket 25.
Patent GB-190615896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Awl-controlling Mechanism for Boot and Shoe Machinery.
Filed: 1906-07-13
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 15,896. Bates, A., Jerram, A. E., Gouldbourn, J., and British United Shoe Machinery Co. July 13. Nailing.-Relates to the awl-controlling mechanism of nailing-machines, particularly loose. nailers, and consists in providing means controlled by the horn or other calipering-device to break the connexion between the awl and its driving-member at different stages of penetration of the awl, together with, in some cases, means to prevent positively further penetration of the awl. A rockshaft B has secured to it an arm B<2>, to which is pivoted one end of a member D of a pair of toggles, the opposite end of the other member D' being pivoted to the usual toothed segment E loosely mounted on the shaft B. A lug E<1> formed on the segment E engages a projection D<2> on the member D', and a spring plunger F bears against the member D, so as to hold the toggle in an extended position. By breaking the toggle at any part of the stroke of the lever B', the effective stroke of the awl can be varied as desired. To effect this variation automatically by the thickness of the work, a stop or trip H<1> is provided to engage the projection D', this stop being adjustably secured to a swinging frame H loosely mounted on the shaft B. The frame H has a depending arm H' carrying a roller H<5>, which engages a cam-slot J<1> in a plate J secured to a rod K. The latter is connected to, and actuated by, the mechanism for raising and lowering the horn. The cam-slot may have a vertical portion J' so as not to vary the stroke of the awl when it is acting on work thicker than the awl can penetrate. The stop H<1> not only breaks the toggle, but also serves as a stop to engage the end of the member D', and positively to prevent any further descent of the awl after the toggle has been broken. The stop may engage projections from the segment E, or the awl bar, for the same purpose.
Patent GB-190621000-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Roofing Tile
Inventor: DIBBLE TOM
Filed: 1906-09-21
Granted: 1907-03-14
Abstract: 21,000. Dibble, T. Sept. 21. Roofing-tiles are formed with interlocking edges h, k to prevent lifting by the wind, and are provided with ridges a, b, c, d, f and recesses e, g on the upper faces, and with ridges i, j, o, p and recesses l, m, n on the under faces, so that they interlock when placed upon each other, as shown in Fig. 4. The recesses l, m, n form air spaces v, w, x between the tile and rafter. The recesses on the upper surface of the tile form draining-channels for removing rain-water.
Patent GB-190621938-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, and connected with, Fastenings for Boots and Shoes.
Inventor: GOOD WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1906-10-04
Granted: 1907-07-04
Abstract: 21,938. Good, W. H., and Marlllier, H. W. Oct. 4. Pivoted-arm fastenings for boots and shoes of the type described in Specification No. 11,623, A.D. 1900, are combined with buckles or other ornaments interchangeable at will. Spring studs c on the pivoted arms a, b, Fig. 1, engage with any two of the spring sockets e on the underside of the buckle d, Fig. 2. The spring sockets may be formed on a plate attached to the buckle, which may also be sewn to one side of the boot upper.
Patent GB-190629737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skimmers for Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: FUIFRER DAVID ANTHONY
Filed: 1906-12-31
Granted: 1907-12-05
Abstract: 29,737. Fuhrer, D. A. Dec. 31. Discharging.-Skimming-troughs, used for con veying metal from blast furnaces to moulds or ladles, are made of cast iron of channel section, one side wall 2 being thickened at 3, Figs. 1 and 2, to form a ledge 4. A movable section 10, with a head 11 projecting against the ledge, is packed with sand and clay to close a passage between a dam 6 and the wall 2. A skimmer 21 rests in grooves 19 in the side walls to a depth determined by extensions 22. In operation, the metal flows into the trough and over the dam, which retards the metal until it reaches a height sufficient for cinder &c. to be kept back by the skimmer 21. After the cinders have been removed from the metal in the trough, the section 10 is removed by a lever 26 pivoted in a revoluble stirrup 25, and a skimmer 24, carried as shown, is gradually lowered to retard any cinders that may have escaped the skimmer 21. A projection on the skimmer 24 rests against the ledge 4 and prevents the molten metal from twisting the skimmer. An auxiliary gate 16 may be provided for tapping the residual metal at the side.